# High School Horror Spreads Brian Cummings Captures Teenage Terror with ‘Dead of the Class' By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dead-of-the-class References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/rokitmul) & [rggphoto-blog](http://www.rggphoto-blog.com/) Brian Cummings is a photographer out of St. Louis, Missouri who is celebrating Halloween by putting a terrifying spin on the best years of your life. ‘Dead of the Class’ features a [horrifying homecoming queen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears) and a lunch lady who is somehow less scary than the one I had while I was in school. ‘Dead of the Class’ might be a candy corny title, but the photographs within it are definitely a treat for all of us looking for a little [Halloween entertainment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Horror Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways of capturing horror-themed photos for Halloween or other occasions. - **Nostalgic Horror:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine nostalgia with horror elements to create unique and engaging content or products. - **Dark Humor in Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate dark humor into artistic creations to appeal to a specific audience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative photography techniques or tools specifically for horror-themed content. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new forms of Halloween entertainment that combine horror and nostalgia for a unique experience. - **Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of dark humor in art to attract and engage a niche audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Horror Film-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horrific-crocs.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md) - [Spooky Charming Pet Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crown-paw.md) - [Cringe-Worthy Photo Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cringe-or-candy.md) - [Spooky Back-to-School Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keds-x-monster-high.md) - [Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights.md) - [Horror-Themed Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-stays-club.md) - [Horrific Beer-Themed Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garage-beer.md) - [Revived 90s Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruithead.md)